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Title: Tricorne Period
Post by: specialist on October 25, 2011, 10:11:14 PM: A bunch of sets from the times between 1740 and 1760, from Fontenoy to Plassey, from the French and Indian War to Prussia vs. Austria.

The French Army at Fontenoy:
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Post by: specialist on October 25, 2011, 10:11:58 PM: .............
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Post by: specialist on October 25, 2011, 10:13:18 PM: There are different ways to deal with the trousers/gaiters-problem. I really like the toy-like approach.
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Post by: cheng on October 26, 2011, 03:17:30 AM: Ralf, what you refer to as 'toy-effect' is nostalgic...like kids or dolls wearing those leg warmers that ends like socks ;)

i'm quite curious about those units wearing those fur caps (Grenadiers à cheval.) and the other unit wearing those soft caps...can you share some prints/drawings/links with us?

..and thanks for showing these beautiful cavalry units...I'm not familiar with them at all.
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Post by: specialist on October 26, 2011, 08:51:11 AM: Dear Cheng,
a few links to shed some light on the uniforms of the period:

http://leuthenjournal.com/leuthenjournal/France.html#10

http://www.kronoskaf.com/syw/index.php?title=Thianges_Dragons

http://www.kronoskaf.com/syw/index.php?title=Grenadiers_%C3%A0_cheval

Best wishes

specialist
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Post by: WarriorOfToys on October 27, 2011, 02:34:58 AM: OH YES! ;D WOW, Amazing! :o
I was whooping with joy when I saw this theme,
Magnificent creations Ralf! :D
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Post by: cheng on October 27, 2011, 08:28:16 AM: thanks for the links Ralf!
these caps (drawings) are very very unusual.....and I salute your skill as always in portraying these using genuine parts...and I've learnt some more European history today! :)
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Post by: henry_martini on October 28, 2011, 09:50:25 AM: you created (yet again) the look and feel on the depictions of the swarming battles of the period

and thank you for the links. we need a geobra manufactored volontaire de Schomberg (http://leuthenjournal.com/leuthenjournal/France.html#16)
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Post by: Richard on October 29, 2011, 05:47:32 AM: Quote from: specialist on October 25, 2011, 10:11:14 PM
A bunch of sets from the times between 1740 and 1760, from Fontenoy to Plassey, from the French and Indian War to Prussia vs. Austria.

Ralf, everyone knows that you have created your beautiful sets from available Playmobil parts. And, we all know that we could easily recreate your marvelous toy soldiers by simply disassembling the correct Playmobil figures and reassembling them using what you've created as an example. Yet, if I were to go into a toy shop and see your boxed sets of Playmobil toy soldiers, I know that I could not resist buying each and every one of them.

Ralf, once again you have magically transformed Playmobil into something that's incredibly fantastic !!!

Thank you very much my friend,
Richard
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Post by: specialist on November 06, 2011, 05:40:56 PM: Thank you very much everyone.

Today we see some guys from the Austrian-Russian-Alliance at Kunersdorf:
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Post by: WarriorOfToys on November 07, 2011, 03:39:45 PM: Your Russians are amazing Ralf! :o
And your Austrians strike fear into the hearts of the Prussians. ;D
They are all very good! :)
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Post by: henry_martini on November 10, 2011, 05:10:35 AM: The whole ~~coalition of underskirts~~ League of the Three Petticoats :o ;D
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Post by: Justindo on November 10, 2011, 05:32:17 AM: Excellent looking customs, Ralf! :)
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Post by: cheng on November 27, 2011, 02:54:33 PM: even just re-using old parts, youre churning out unending beautiful napoleonic armies....wonder if any Fi?ures torsos will make their way into your exquisite armies ;D
keep going Ralf! :)
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Post by: specialist on January 05, 2012, 05:54:15 PM: Time to leave Europe to have alook at another place of action: The French and Indian War
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Post by: WarriorOfToys on January 06, 2012, 05:57:23 PM: Across the pond. ;)
I love your use of the new cavemen boots, :)
They are very versatile. :o
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Post by: Justindo on January 06, 2012, 09:55:40 PM: These new French and Indian War customs are magnificent, Ralf! I really think they are some of your best. I too love the use of the new cavemen boots. :)
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Post by: cheng on January 12, 2012, 09:48:00 AM: ..and I like your use of those 'Russian' fur hats, the Santa cap and ESPECIALLY the hunter's cap (I never really know where I can use them so whatever you show me, I'll take them as Gospel" ;D)
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Post by: cheng on January 26, 2012, 12:49:11 PM: like we have said many times; "they look so new with old parts" Ralf, I look forward to your use of those new cavemen parts ;)
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Post by: henry_martini on January 30, 2012, 09:31:15 AM: Fantastic. Especially the use of those legs that I considered very cave theme specific for woodland persons. :o Not to speak of that you created a complete new theme once again. :o :o :o
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Post by: specialist on April 10, 2012, 10:34:30 AM: We are leaving Europe in another direction:
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Post by: Andy R on April 10, 2012, 06:21:08 PM: Quote from: specialist on November 06, 2011, 05:40:56 PM
Thank you very much everyone.

Today we see some guys from the Austrian-Russian-Alliance at Kunersdorf:
Finally a use for those ridiculous Roman Officers (part #3Ø ØØ 2852 and the like). ;D
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Post by: Justindo on April 11, 2012, 07:03:39 AM: Wonderful customs, Ralf! I think your Indians here from Plassey might be your greatest customs yet! :)
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Post by: henry_martini on April 16, 2012, 09:29:58 AM: I lost the count of your new, extraordinary and 'You just made it although I never would have thought that this is possible at all' themes. #30 or so. And it is not that I never thought about moghul era :o :o :o
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Post by: cheng on April 17, 2012, 02:52:00 AM: Ralf's home/collections/museum would be a very absorbing place to visit...well before before PM funpark ;)
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Post by: Dan on April 25, 2012, 11:31:56 PM: They really are super. I specially like Roger's Rangers.
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Post by: Justindo on June 18, 2012, 05:46:55 PM: This last trio is fantastic, Ralf! Great use of parts for these historically accurate customs! :)
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Post by: Justindo on August 01, 2012, 12:58:32 AM: Great looking Indians! :)
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Post by: specialist on August 09, 2012, 11:13:12 AM: Time for some soldiers from Prussia:
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Post by: Justindo on August 09, 2012, 06:52:33 PM: Nice Prussians, Ralf. :)
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Post by: henry_martini on August 27, 2012, 09:40:05 AM: À la mode Watteau. :)
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Post by: henry_martini on August 31, 2012, 11:25:09 AM: I'd rather not do button (or in this case facial hair) counting but the ubiquitous moustache seems to me a 17th, 19th and certain decades of the 20th century thing. ;)

But much more important: a felicitous continuation of your latest theme. :)
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Post by: specialist on August 31, 2012, 05:34:21 PM: .....the barber has been sent to war to secure the peaceful and luxurious life of the people at court..........
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Post by: henry_martini on September 02, 2012, 04:04:05 PM: Again spectacular. I especially like the first gentry couple.
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Post by: Justindo on September 09, 2012, 06:58:07 PM: All of your 18th century aristocrats are absolutely gorgeous, Ralf! :o

What set(s) are the purple arms that you've used with the long purple coats with red and green trim from?
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Post by: specialist on September 10, 2012, 07:50:39 AM: The arms belong to a prince from the recent fairytale theme. I had to use my rubber to relieve them of the golden decoriations.
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Post by: henry_martini on September 10, 2012, 05:15:38 PM: These are getting better and better. Esp. pic 1-3 of your last batch.
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Post by: Justindo on September 11, 2012, 07:26:01 AM: Quote from: specialist on September 10, 2012, 07:50:39 AM
The arms belong to a prince from the recent fairytale theme. I had to use my rubber to relieve them of the golden decoriations.

Thanks, Ralf! :)
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Post by: cheng on September 18, 2012, 09:21:19 AM: not my theme but I couldnt help stopping to admire these exquisite customs, Ralf! thank you!
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Post by: specialist on October 17, 2012, 11:13:29 AM: King's Own Dragoons and Hoop Cavalry (Dutch)
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Post by: Justindo on October 18, 2012, 08:19:23 AM: Beautiful cavalrymen, Ralf! :)
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Post by: cheng on November 09, 2012, 01:54:53 PM: and done using torsos I wouldnt know what to do with! awesome, Ralf!! keep going!! ;)
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Post by: specialist on November 24, 2012, 07:00:30 PM: Prussian and Austrain artillery:
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Post by: Andy R on December 01, 2012, 05:44:02 AM: If you’re taking requests…
¿How about a Tricorne period judge?
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Post by: WarriorOfToys on December 19, 2012, 03:17:25 PM: Quote from: Andy R on December 01, 2012, 05:44:02 AM
If you’re taking requests…
¿How about a Tricorne period judge?

That would be a great follow up to these amazing figures! ;D
Well done Ralf! :)
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Post by: Justindo on December 31, 2012, 08:49:51 AM: Superb looking customs, Ralf! :)
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Post by: henry_martini on April 05, 2013, 09:37:41 AM: Amazing. I am curious about the backdrop too. :)
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Post by: henry_martini on February 21, 2014, 09:15:07 AM: I like all but especially those guys with spectacles. They look so enlightened.
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Post by: cheng on February 27, 2014, 09:15:11 AM: astounding...breathtaking....incredible....I've rn out of original expressions, Ralf (but looks like you've not near running out of these! ..and with your "rubber-works"....many of us old collectors are still at awe with: "where does this part come from?? do we have these??"
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Post by: Richard on October 08, 2015, 04:53:16 PM: Ralf,

Thank you for continuing to post your wonderful creations here at GW-PC !!!

Your latest "Tricorne Period" figures really capture the flavour of the period.

They look like a couple of wealthy merchants or aristocrats who are just about to go to the local pub for a pint!

Thanks again, my friend,
Richard
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